Crimes Presentation

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Jessica VannLevi PlanteCrimes PresentationMurderRapeStatutory RapeDate RapeSex OffensesIs an extremely serious crime and has serious punishments to go with it.A crime against people.Provoking the fear of immediate bodily harm, even if the victim is never touched. A crime against people.AssaultEvery two minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted.The unlawful touching of another person, even if it isn't harmful.A crime against peopleBatteryRequires criminal intent.The unlawful killing of another person without "malice aforethought".A crime against peopleManslaughterThere are two different types:Voluntary - Great DistressInvoluntary - Reckless ActionKidnappingDomestic ViolenceAny reckless form of physical or mental abuse within a family or household. The unlawful killing of another humanIn some states, first degree murder is punishable by death.A crime against peopleThe unlawful or restraint of a person against his or her willDomestic Violence (Cont.)This law protects childrenThis law also protects married people.This is a crime against people.Hate CrimesStatutes can not specify the content of the hate speech.Legislature can pass statutes outlawing language or speech designed to rouse fear or outrage.This is a law against people.BurglaryBreaking and entering a dwelling house at night with the intent to commit a felony.MUST have all three parts! (Breaking, entering, and intent.)Now includes daytime, and places other than dwellings, and misdemeanor intent. A crime against property.LarcenyThe unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another. "Stealing""Petty Larceny" misdemeanor; less than $300.00"Grand Larceny" - felony; more than $300.00Crime against property.EmbezzlementThe wrongful taking of another's property by a person who has been entrusted with it. Not always money!Crime against people. RobberyThe wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another through violence or threats.Taking "from the person"Penalty is greater than LarcenyCrime against propertyArsonThe willful and malicious burning of the dwelling house of another Now includes other buildings.Scorching or blackening not enough to be arson.VandalismThe willful or malicious damage to propertyDo not have to be the person who actually does the damage to be convicted!ShopliftingThe act of stealing goods from a store. The severity of the charge depends on the value of the goods stolen.Can be charged before the act is completed.